Dobact tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS

Dobact tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

Common side effects

Uses

Tinidazole is used in the treatment of diarrhoea and bacterial infections.

How it works

Tinidazole belongs to a class of drugs called as nitroimidazole antibiotics that act against microbes like protozoa and anaerobic bacteria. It enters the cells of bacteria or protozoa, damages or interfere s in the production of their DNA; thereby killing them and reducing the infection.

Expert advice for DOBACT

If you are taking birth control pills, take additional contraceptive measure while taking doxycycline and till 7 days after stopping doxycycline.

Wear sunblock if you have to go out into the sun, since your skin can become more sensitive to sunburn.

Do not start or continue the doxycycline tablets/capsule and consult your doctor if you ever have had allergic reaction after taking doxycycline.

Do not take any vitamin supplements two hours before or after taking this drug.

Do not take any medications with bismuth (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) while taking this medication.

Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication.

Do not take doxycycline, if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant.

Frequently asked questions for DOBACT

Doxycycline

Q.Is Doxicip 100/Doxt s/doxycycline a steroid, a macrolide or a penicillin?Doxycycline belongs to class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. Doxycycline is not a steroid, does not belong to penicillin family and is not a macrolide antibiotic

Q.Can I take doxycycline for cold, flu, sore throat, boils, strep infection, and ear infection?Doxycycline is not used to treat viral infection such as common cold and flu. Doxycycline can be used to treat sore throat, boils, strep infection, ear infection

Q.Can I take doxycycline with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol?Doxycycline may be taken with ibuprofen, prednisone, Nyquil, azithromycin, antihistaminic or Tylenol. However, consult your doctor before use it together, for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice

Q.Does doxycycline work for acne scars?Doxycycline helps in preventing the formation of new acne scars, but may not work for the scars which have already formed

Q.Does doxycycline cause weight gain, tiredness, or headache?Doxycycline may cause weight gain, tiredness and headache. These effects may vary with the individual taking the medicine.

Tinidazole

Q.Is tinidazole or Fasigyn an antibiotic/sulfa drug?Tinidazole is an antibiotic/anti-protozoal/anti-amoebic drug. It is not a sulfa drug

Q.Is tinidazole available or sold over the counter?No. Tinidazole is a prescription drug. It is not available or sold over the counter

Q.Is tinidazole the same as metronidazole/Flagyl?Tinidazole is different from metronidazole (also called as Flagyl). However, both of them belong to the same class of drugs

Q.Is tinidazole/Fasigyn safe?Yes. Tinidazole is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor

Q.What are Tiniba and Fasigyn used for?Tiniba and Fasigyn are brand names of tinidazole available in the market. They are used for the same indications as tinidazole

Q.Can I take tinidazole with fluconazole/Tylenol/ibuprofen?Tinidazole can be taken with fluconazole/Tylenol (paracetamol)/ibuprofen only if prescribed by your doctor

Q.Does tinidazole cure bacterial vaginosis and UTI?Tinidazole is effective in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. But it is not used for treatment of UTI

Q.Does tinidazole cause yeast infections/diarrhea/cancer?Prolonged use of tinidazole may cause candida or yeast infections. There is no evidence of tinidazole causing cancer. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor

Q.Does tinidazole treat Chlamydial or urinary tract infections?Yes. Tinidazole is used to treat Chlamydial infections, but is not effective for treating a urinary tract infection